Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus but will remain in post despite experiencing symptoms of the virus.
His spokesperson said he will remain as PM and continue his duties through teleconferencing.
However, if he becomes too ill to remain in post, a member of his Cabinet will take his place.
Here is the plan for if Boris Johnson becomes too ill from the coronavirus to stay in the job.
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Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will now self-isolate for seven days.
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The Foreign Secretary could step-in to lead the country after the Prime Minister tested positive for coronavirus .
Boris Johnson , 55, has mild symptoms and is still expected to be in charge of how the Government handles the Covid-19 pandemic. But plans already in place for if he were to get sick mean Dominic Raab would temporarily take on the role of PM.
A Downing Street spokesman said as Foreign Secretary, Raab is First Secretary of State - implying seniority over everyone else in the cabinet. If the so-called ‘designated survivor' also became sick...Read more ...

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See the latest stories on the coronavirus outbreak. Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus , Downing Street has announced. “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,” the prime minister wrote on Twitter. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government's response via video-conference as we fight this virus. Together we will beat this. StayHomeSaveLives .” Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
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LONDON - U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, Downing Street said on Friday.
The prime minister experienced mild symptoms on Thursday and took a test on the personal advice of England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty.
“The test was carried out in No. 10 by NHS staff and the result of the test was positive,” a Downing Street spokesperson said.
“In keeping with the guidance, the prime minister is self-isolating in Downing Street. He is continuing to lead the government's response to coronavirus.”Read more ...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will now self-isolate.
Johnson said he had experienced mild symptoms of the virus.
He will continue to lead the UK's response to the crisis via teleconferencing.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories .
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will now self-isolate.
Johnson announced the news on Twitter on Friday morning.
Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.
I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the...Read more ...

Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate in Downing Street.
He has mild symptoms and will will still be in charge of the government's handling of the crisis, according to the BBC.Read more ...